1987 Grammy Awards Nominations

1987 Grammy Awards Nominations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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The video begins with a light-hearted introduction, followed by the announcement of nominations for the best new artists category, which includes Glass Tiger, Bruce Hornsby and the Range, New Shoes, Simply Red, and Timbuk3. The video then transitions to the song of the year category, highlighting the nominated songs and their respective songwriters: 'Addicted to Love' by Robert Palmer, 'Graceland' by Paul Simon, 'Higher Love' by Steve Wynwood, 'Sledgehammer' by Peter Gabriel, and 'That's What Friends Are For' by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder, written by Brett Bacharach and Carol Bear Sager.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker unsure about at the beginning of the video?

The time of day

The weather

The location

The date

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a nominee for the best new artist?

The Beatles

Glass Tiger

Bruce Hornsby and the Range

New Shoes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the eligibility criterion for the best new artist category?

An artist's first album reaching the top 10

An artist's first live performance

An artist's first recording released during the eligibility year

An artist's first music video

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the songwriter for 'Addicted to Love'?

Robert Palmer

Paul Simon

Steve Wynwood

Peter Gabriel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which song is NOT mentioned as a nominee for song of the year?

Higher Love

Sledgehammer

Graceland

Thriller